18" wheels , what size tyres ?

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18" wheels , what size tyres ?

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hi , iv'e got a set of 18" alloys for my van which has avo 50mm lowered springs fitted
, the tyres on the wheels at the moment are 225/ 40 / 18 , i want a bigger profile any suggestions or pics of vans with 18" wheels on , thanks :ok

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I have 235/45 at the front and 245/45 on the rear.Image
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I have exactly the same dilemma. My vans not lowered would like to fit 235/50 R18 on my Merc rims aiming for the ridding high look! But everything looks a bit too tight for clearance, so might go for 235/45 all round. Any recommendations on tyre make?
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My van is not lowered and I went for 235/50 for rear and 215/55 with a bit of stretch on the front.
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donciuz wrote:My van is not lowered and I went for 235/50 for rear and 215/55 with a bit of stretch on the front.
hi have you a pic of your van with these tyres fitted :ok

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Re: 18" wheels , what size tyres ?

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Yes I do. The wheels are 8.5j all round with et18 so sticking out of the wheel arch at the front. Hence narrower tyres.
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